The article presents the results of empirical studies of the psychological adaptation of people with late lesions of musculoskeletal system. The purpose of the study was to identify and analyze the adaptive resource of people with severe physical injuries. On the basis of the comparative analysis of adaptability indicators of people disabled since childhood and disabled in the result of late lesions of musculoskeletal system it was found that severe physical injury is the dominant factor for maladaptive states of a person. The authors come to the conclusion that the features of adaptation of people with disabilities of musculoskeletal system have regular manifestation. Besides, there is a need for the development of individual programs of psychological rehabilitation. The authors consider them to be expedient.

psychological adaptation, people disabled since childhood, severe physical injuries, disabled people with late lesions of musculoskeletal system

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